Sexual Assault Criminal Investigator

This position is a Criminal Investigator in the Office of Investigations (OI), Office of Inspector General (OIG), at the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The mission of the OIG is to provide independent and objective oversight of NSF to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of its programs and operations and to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

As a GS-1811-13 Criminal Investigator, you will be responsible for the following duties: Plan, organize, and conduct investigations of alleged or suspected violations of federal criminal, civil laws, and administrative regulations. Investigations can include allegations of sexual assault, stalking, grant fraud, contract fraud, and employee misconduct. Experience LEADING sexual assault investigations. Provide advice to case partner(s) and management regarding planning and timing of complex interviews and investigations. Plan, participate in, and organize interrogations, interviews, hearings, and conferences to resolve problems of considerable importance. Obtain, handle, and analyze physical, digital, and testimonial evidence in accordance with legal standards and agency policies. Ensure proper chain of custody and admissibility of evidence for judicial or administrative proceedings. Prepare clear, comprehensive, and cohesive investigative reports in a timely manner in accordance with established policies. Possess working knowledge of applicable rights and advisories, and ensure they are properly administered to witnesses and subjects in accordance with established policies and procedures. Utilize strong interpersonal skills to convey information clearly, appropriately, and professionally with investigators, management, prosecutors, partners, and stakeholders. Recognize, identify, and address undefined issues in assigned investigations, programs, and projects. Coordination with other appropriate participants to determine the nature and scope of the problems and the factors that will be instrumental in their resolution. Brief senior NSF management, investigative personnel, attorneys, and other interested parties regarding projects and programs. Exercise sound judgment and discretion in high-visibility, sensitive, or complex matters. Manage administrative requirements, including case documentation, reporting systems, and resource tracking. THIS POSITION REQUIRES UP TO 50% TRAVEL TO ANTARCTICA, BETWEEN ONE TO SIX MONTHS PER YEAR.